hard · sheep milk · Italy · $$$

Pecorino Romano

A sharp, bold bite, with a firm body.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 9/10

creaminess 2/10

firmness 9/10

pungency 7/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Pecorino Romano with a bold Spanish red like Tempranillo (Rioja) — a salty, sharp sheep's-milk cheese (sharpness 9) wants a structured red to match it.

Great for

Pasta →Snacking & Crackers →Grating →Steak →

Substitutes for Pecorino Romano

Parmigiano-Reggiano similar overall, but less pungency Sbrinz similar overall, but less sharpness Pecorino similar overall, but less sharpness Grana Padano similar overall, but less pungency Roncal cheese similar overall, but less sharpness Kefalotyri similar overall, but less sharpness